The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-06-16

Hauon. of Morristown, H.. by DR.. E. r. Lewis,
for having made the best French translation.
Mi Ii Karsawa. of TOXIC. Japan. IS the best
prepared student to enter the freshman class
Eext fall. W. L. Vannuys, of Franklin, and f.
l.. Skulls, of Morrstown, ILL.,, rank second.
The presidents reception was held this even
ing, in the parlors of the Center Church, instead
of at the society halls as heretofore This
change is q wise one from the fact that the
place is more central and convenient
The annual commencement hop was given this
evening at the Green-street Rink.
The next term will begin on Wednesday, Sept
z. and the attendance is expected to be larger
than ever before. Am interesting programme
for the Sunday chapel exercises has been
futile, Prof J. NJ. Coulter. Prof J. L. Camp
bell. Prof. Jacob Norris, Prof. e. r. Lewis,
President Andrews, of Marietta; Rev. E. P.
Hudson, D. t., Rev. L. P Marshal. of Peru;
Rev. V. A. Smith, of Frankfort; Hon. D. P.
Baldwin LII D., of Logansport: Rev. r. F.
Coyle, of Chicago; Rev. John Dewitt D. D.. of
Lane Seminary. Cincinnati: Rev A. j. Brown,
of Chicago; Rev. W. p Kane, of Lafayette; Rev.
r. J. Cunningham and Rev. j. F. Kendall, d.
D.. of LaPorte.
During the past year PAL students were in at
Enthusiastically Zone seniors, twentythree
juniors twenty sophomores, fifty freshmen,
ninety five in preparatory department, forty
seven in English course, ten post graduates.
The degree of D. d. was conferred upon Rev.
N. l.. Haines of Indianapolis: Rev. W. p. Kane,
OF Lafayette, ana lev. NJ. L. 1lllliaD0, OF the
Walnutstreet Church. Evansville. The degree
OF A. NJ. was conferred upon the following per-
sons: Josephus Collett Terre Haute: S. Carrie
Simpson, Terre Haute; Rev. r. E. Mechanics,
Nandalia, ILL.,; Captain A. 2. Andrew, La Porte;
Dr. w. ID. Ward, Des Molnes la.
President futile. in his closing remarks to the
senior class. said that this was the twenty fifth
class that he had given sheep skins to. and that
he was very sorry that the class had acted
they did in the class-day exercises, in which he
had been the chief object of ridicule. The peo-
loud IN their denuncation of the manner in
which the class 'got even" with the venerable
president THE class had represented the presi-
dent as knocking at the gate of heaven and st.
Peter refusing him admittance. Then the devil
came along and took him away The Presi-
dent said if this could be blotted ont then he
could be happy with the past record of the class.
Hanover College.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
MADISON June 15-There very full At
tendance of the members of the board of trus-
tees of Hanover College Tuesday. and the
sions occupied all of the morning and afternoon.
President Fisher read comprehensive report of
the operations of the institution during the past
year, and presented number of suggestions for
the consideration of the board. The treasurer,
MIR. D. N. Reid. made exhaustive report.
showing the present condition of the finances of
the college, and giving every evidence that the
books and securities were in tho best possible
condition. Mr.. helQ'S report closed with a state
ment of his intended removal to Pioua o., and
consequent necessity of relinquishng his posi-
ton as treasurer
Verbal expressions of regret were made by
many of the trustees. and the highest appreci-
alton was shown by all of Mr.. Reds invaluable
worth as treasurer of the institution. On mo-
tion, tho following resolution WAS passed by
a unanimous rising vote
Resolved. That the thanks Of the board of
trustees of Hanover College are due to, and
hereby rendered to David N. Reid, Esq. of
Madison, Ind, who has been treasurer of this
college for thirteen years last past for the very
able, faithful and jealous manner in which he
has discharged the duties OF the office and man.
aged the finances of the college, and only retires
account of his expected removal from the
State of Indiana, and we sincerely regret to lose
his valuable services for the future.
Among thetfacts stated in regard to Mr. Reids
very unusual skill and vigilance in guarding the
interests of the college, it was remarked that
during the thirteen years he had been treasurer
not one dollar had been lost bad investment
insufficient security.
On motion, it resolved to attempt to raise
5000 600 during the centennial year of the Pres
byterian Church to complete the endowment of
the college. Professors Baird and Young were
designated as financial agents for this work.
The executive committee were authorized to
provide suitable accommodations for depart
ment of music. The call for instruction of this
kind has been very great of late years. and it is
believed that with the supply of proper facili-
ties increase in the number of students will
be effected 1t is designed to either build an
addition to the Prospectstreet house tho ladies'
dormitoryl erect a suitable building for the
purpose. Miss Laura Palmer, of Madison, will
be chosen as instructor in music. Miss Pamer's
reputation of the brightest and
accomplished of the graduates of the Cincinnati
Conservatory of Music will doubtless attract
many students.
The notorious Pulaski county fArkansas)
bonds to be paid next month in full. princi-
pal aac accrued interest. Hanover College will
receive $50, 500 in cash from this source.